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- ↑ Calabrese, Joe (2015-05-15). "Preakness Stakes: Winning Horses, Jockeys & Trainers". Heavy.com. Retrieved 2016-07-14.
- 1 2 "Vanguard Horse Pedigree". Thoroughbred Database. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
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